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Catering purchasing service (including a products management system)

University of York

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: University of York

Buyer Address: Heslington, York, UKE21, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@york.ac.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
20000000.0 GBP
Gross: 20000000 GBP
Published
13 Feb 2026, 10:06
Deadline
23 Mar 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
48100000 - Industry specific software package
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The University of York wishes to establish a contract for the provision of a fully integrated catering purchasing service (including a products management system). The University has over 10 restaurants and cafés across out campuses that serve a range of food and drink options to staff, students and the general public (https://www.york.ac.uk/eat-drink-shop/eat-drink/outlets/), there are also outlets servicing student accommodation. Most of these outlets are on the two main campuses at Heslington with two off-campus locations at Fairfax House and in the city centre at the Guildhall York. The main aim is for a user-friendly, forward-looking solution which can adapt to developing technologies and maximise the value of catering purchasing management to the University. This will support a diverse range of business needs and provide a flexible approach to meet our increasing and variable demand. The University wishes to adopt and maintain a collaborative approach with the Supplier where operational requirements can contribute to future developments to ensure that value is continually delivered. The Supplier to provide a catering purchasing service (including a products management system) which maximises value for money whilst delivering an integrated, customer-focused service. The annual procurement spend is in the region of up to £2.5M. A catering purchasing service is required that covers all stages of the procurement process from defining business needs and developing specifications through to contract and supplier relationship management. The service will cover the above contracting activity and management of suppliers including annual price reviews and adherence to public procurement regulation and University financial regulations. A catering and stock management system is to be provided which includes menu and recipe management, inventory and procurement and financial administration including summary billing. The system should be easy to use and enable online ordering with up-to-date pricing and invoice management to provide a fully integrated solution. Full details can be obtained by registering with the University's tender portal and following the bidding instructions to access the invitation to tender (ITT) documents - see Submission address and any special instructions

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013252-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 20,000,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-08-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (85%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (15%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Raw Notice JSON

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